Why Deed Theft Persists—And How Modernizing Can Help

A fraudulent deed can sit undetected until the moment an investor tries to refinance, sell or exchange a property, only to ...
WGNO

Mysterious deed claims new ownership of Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Money, secrets and sex abuse scandals made Jeffrey Epstein infamous. New Mexico state officials cut all ties with the financier, who owned and leased property south of Santa Fe ...

Understanding Deeds of Release: Definition, Process, and Examples

Learn about deeds of release, legal documents that void claims on assets or contracts. Discover their role in mortgages, ...
Columbus Dispatch

Wording of deed controls ownership if spouse dies

Q: What happens if you and your wife own a home through a quitclaim deed, and the spouse dies? We live in Maine. A: A quitclaim deed transfers any interest that the seller owns in a property to the ...
Forbes

Grantor Vs. Grantee: What Do They Mean In Real Estate?

Kim Porter began her career as a writer and an editor focusing on personal finance in 2010. Since then, her work has been published everywhere from Forbes Advisor to U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, ...